Financial Accountant (Contract) - Leeds (Hybrid)
£200 day rate | 6-Month Contract
We are currently recruiting for a Financial Accountant to join a busy finance team on a 6-month contract basis. This role has been created to provide additional support during quarter-end reporting and peak audit activity. Working within a collaborative financial accounting function, you will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting statutory and tax reporting requirements, and assisting with audit deliverables across UK and EMEA entities. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on finance professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and can quickly add value from day one.
As the Financial Accountant, your responsibilities will include:
- Prepare and post journals across UK and EMEA entities within the ERP system.
- Support month-end and quarter-end closing activities.
- Complete balance sheet reconciliations and investigate any discrepancies.
- Assist with VAT reconciliations and related financial reporting activities.
- Extract and provide financial data to support tax reporting and compliance requirements.
- Prepare and provide deliverables to external advisors for UK and EU accounts and tax returns.
- Support the preparation of statutory accounts and management reporting activities.
- Assist with internal and external audit requests, gathering supporting documentation and financial evidence as required.
- Work closely with internal stakeholders to provide financial and statutory information.
- Ensure financial records are maintained accurately and in line with accounting standards and internal controls.
Ideally, you will have the following experience:
- Part-qualified CCAB (ACA, ACCA, ICAS, CAI) or CIMA qualified/part-qualified.
- Previous experience preparing and posting financial journals.
- Strong understanding of balance sheet accounting and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Experience supporting internal or external audits, particularly during busy audit periods.
- Working knowledge of accounting principles and statutory reporting requirements.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with finance and non-finance stakeholders.
- A proactive and organised approach to managing workloads.
What's on Offer?
- £200 daily rate
- Hybrid working model with 3 days on-site in Leeds and 2 days working from home.
- Immediate opportunity to join a supportive finance team during a critical reporting period.
If you're a detail-oriented Financial Accountant or similar, with strong journal posting and reconciliation experience and are available for your next contract opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.
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